Katherine I Funk

Katherine I Funk

July 31, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

FTC and DOJ Propose Major Overhaul of Merger Guidelines

The Proposed Guidelines reflect the larger trend of increased antitrust scrutiny under the Biden Administration. As a result of this increased merger enforcement environment, companies considering mergers and acquisitions should consult with experienced antitrust counsel to understand their risks and formulate a strategy.

By Katherine I. Funk, Alex S. Lewis and Natalia Liashenko

8 minute read

February 06, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

FTC Puts Employers on Notice: Employee Non-Competes Are Problematic and Could Soon Be Unlawful

The back-to-back announcements come in the wake of FTC and Department of Justice workshops in 2020 and 2021 about the economic effects of restrictions on worker movement; a growing chorus of advocacy groups and economists; and a Presidential Executive Order calling on the FTC to curtail, or do away entirely, with employee non-competes.

By Katherine I. Funk and Ashby M. Angell

6 minute read